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Carl Hadden Appointed Regional Director of Florida SBDC at USF

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Carl Hadden

Carl Hadden Regional Director of Florida SBDC at USF

TAMPA, Fl. – The Muma College of Business at University of South Florida announced Carl Hadden, MBA, CME, as the new regional director of the Florida SBDC at University of South Florida.

“We are excited to welcome Carl in the role as Regional Director of the Florida SBDC at USF,” GJ de Vreede, PhD, Associate Dean at Muma College of Business, said. “He has been an excellent interim regional director and we look forward to his continued leadership at the helm of the largest SBDC in the state!”

Hadden has served as the interim regional director since July 2021, when Eileen Rodriguez announced her retirement after 24 years of service to the Network. Hadden was initially hired as a business consultant for the Florida SBDC at USF in December 2013, and prior to his interim regional director role, served as an associate director at the Center.

His background includes many years of business leadership in areas such as marketing, workforce development at CareerSource Polk, sales, insurance, and training, as well as service in the United States Marine Corps.

He most recently earned an MBA and a graduate certificate in entrepreneurship from University of South Florida in May 2018. He is also an SMEI Certified Marketing Executive (CME), TTI DISC Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst and TTI DISC Certified Professional Driving Forces Analyst certified, and a Certified LivePlan Expert Adviser.

“Throughout my career I have sought work that matters and found that with the Florida SBDC at USF,” Hadden said. “The impact the Florida SBDC at USF has on the business community reverberates throughout our region. Business owners are the lifeblood of our communities. They provide essential products and services; they employ our friends and neighbors; they sponsor our youth sports teams; they are high school boosters; and so much more.”

As regional director, Hadden is charged with leading the 10-county region that spans most of the west central Florida area and offers confidential no-cost consulting, training, market research and information for some 5,000 businesses annually. He will be responsible for all Florida SBDC at USF services, its $3 million in grants and funding efforts, and leading the 29-member team.

The Florida SBDC at USF provided more than 24,000 hours of consulting and helped businesses access more than $60 million in business capital last year. The SBDC administers several emergency assistance programs related to hurricanes, floods and most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic.

About the Florida SBDC Network: 

For over forty years, the Florida SBDC Network, the state’s principal provider of business assistance [Fl. Stat. 288.001], has nourished a statewide partnership between higher education and economic development to provide existing and emerging small and medium-sized business owners with management and knowledge resources that enable overall growth, increased profitability, and economic prosperity for Florida’s economy. Since 2011, Florida SBDCs have provided 624,331 hours of professional business consulting to 58,975 client businesses, resulting in 281,831 jobs impacted; $36.7 billion in sales generated; $2.7 billion in government contracts acquired; $1.6 billion in capital accessed; and 4,520 new businesses started. A statewide network of over 40 offices, the Florida SBDC is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Defense Logistics Agency, State of Florida, and other private and public partners. The Florida SBDC Network, headquartered at the University of West Florida, is nationally accredited by the Association of SBDCs and is a 2016 recipient of the President’s E Award for Export Service. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency. For more information, please visit www.FloridaSBDC.org.

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An Overview of Florida Sales Taxes for Businesses

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An Overview of Florida Sales Taxes for Businesses

by Simplice Essou, CPA | June 1, 2022

Florida sales tax rules may be confusing and the penalties for not following the rules can be substantial. This articles gives a brief overview of the Florida sales taxes.

The Florida tax rules state that all sales are taxable unless there is an exemption that applies to a particular transaction. Florida sales tax varies by location. In general the sales tax rate on sales in Florida is 6 percent.

On top of that state tax, counties have discretionary sales surtax that may also apply. For example Hillsborough County has a discretionary sales surtax of 1.5 percent bringing the total sales and use tax to 7.5 percent.

Registering for Collecting and Reversing Taxes

One of the requirements for starting a business in Florida is to register with the Florida Department of Revenue. On a monthly or quarterly basis, form DR-15 will need to be filed with the Department of Revenue. This form will show among other information the total sales, the amount that is exempt, if any, and the amount of tax due, if any. This form is required even if there was no sales for the period. Failing to file form DR-15 may lead to penalties.

Exempt Sales

In general services are exempt from sales taxes in Florida. There are some exceptions to this rule. For example if the service provided includes the creation of a product or repairing a product, then the material used or included would be taxable. Other exceptions include commercial cleaning services or pest control services in non-residential buildings. So, if you provide cleaning or pest control services in a commercial building you will have to charge for sales taxes and reverse the sales tax amounts to the state.

How to Get a Florida Tax Permit

The Florida Department of Revenue prefers online registration even though it is possible to mail in a paper registration. Register online to create an account and register for a tax certificate. You will need your business name and address, your EIN number obtained from the IRS website, name(s) and social security number(s) of the owner(s), and sunbiz.org registration date.

Florida Sales Tax Deadlines

The Florida Department of Revenue publishes a calendar listing the various sales tax deadlines:

Monthly: For monthly filers the return is due on the 1st day of the month following the month during which the sales occurred. After the 20th of the month, the return is late and may be subject to a $50 fine.

Quarterly: For quarterly filers the return is due on the 1st day of the month and is late after the 20th. Any late tax return will be subject to a $50 fine.

Annually: For taxpayers who file annually the return is due on the 1st day of the month after the collection period. After the 20th of the month, the return is late and may be subject to a $50 fine.

Due to the complexity of the Florida sales tax requirements, it is always recommended that small business owners seek the guidance of a qualified tax professional.

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Simplice Essou

Simplice Essou, CPA

Certification Consultants, Consultants, Essou, Tampa

Florida SBDC at USF
Specialty: Accounting, Business Planning, Financial Management, Startup

Simplice Essou joined the Florida SBDC at University of South Florida in March 2020 as a business consultant, bringing almost two decades of experience in accounting, finance and entrepreneurship. Essou started and managed an international consulting firm in 2008, specializing in advising African government on issues related to small-to-medium-enterprise development. Previously, he has worked for large corporations, including Bank of America, BP-Amoco, General Electric, and Lehman Brothers. These roles gave him a wide breadth of experience, including the ability to handle forecasting, analyze revenue entries, actively communicate account receivable risks, and lead day-to-day analysis and reporting for credit losses. He earned an MBA in finance from the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s in accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi.

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Interpreting the Florida Online Sales Tax Law for Businesses

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by Simplice Essou, CPA | June 1, 2022 The recent Florida sales tax law on Internet sales has created some confusion and led to many questions for small business owners. The new law created some controversy in Florida even though in most other states online shoppers have already been paying sales taxes on their purchases. […]

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Why is Starting a Business So Hard?

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by Kurt Forster | May 24, 2022 There is a public notion that starting a business is very hard. And there are a variety of common sayings used to reinforce that idea. You may have heard such things as, “It takes money to make money,” and “It’s not what you know, but who you know,” […]

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Wanda Barton, Xtremely Clean Janitorial Services Named 2022 SBA State of Florida Woman Business Owner of the Year

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TAMPA, Fl. – The Florida SBDC at University of South Florida, in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration, recognized local business owner, Wanda Barton, on May 5, as the 2022 U.S. SBA South Florida District and State of Florida Woman Business Owner of the Year. Barton is the owner of Xtremely Clean Janitorial Services, […]

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When Starting a Business, What Comes First?

Blog, Business Plans, Buying a Business, SBDC News, Starting a Business

by Kurt Forster | April 29, 2022 The question of what to do first when starting a business comes up a lot when aspiring business owners first contact the Florida Small Business Development Center. In most cases, new entrepreneurs already have a good business idea, some potential customers, plenty of planning – at least in […]

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Employee Retention Becomes Top Priority for Businesses

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by Jenee Skipper, SHRM-CP | March 28, 2022 While recruiting the best talent has been a priority for most organizations; one often overlooked task has been retention efforts, at least until now.  Since 2021, workforce shortages are of growing concern for most organizations and a recent report by Paige McAllister of Affinity HR Group revealed […]

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Tax Preparation Tips for Businesses

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by Simplice Essou, CPA | December 28, 2021 For most taxpayers the preparation of and filing for taxes can be a daunting task. However this can be mitigated by adequate preparation and yearlong bookkeeping and accounting. Do not wait until the end of the year to start working on the bookkeeping. It is essential that […]

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Accounting Tips for E-commerce Businesses

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by Simplice Essou, CPA | December 27, 2021 For most business owners the accounting function is one they would rather not deal with. However, it is one of the most important functions for a business. For e-commerce, as for any type of industry, accounting is a vital function of your business as it allows for […]

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Part 4: The Who, What, Where, Why and How of Exporting in Business Why Export?

Blog, Featured News, International Trade, SBDC News

by Selma Canas, CGBP | December 22, 2021 In this four-part series, we’ve covered the who, what, and where of exporting and I think we can all agree that export readiness does not happen overnight. Export readiness takes commitment, time, money and a lot of education. So, “Why Export?” There are many reasons for a […]

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